enforced

• Algo que se hace cumplir u observar mediante autoridad o fuerza, o que es impuesto por la ley o el poder.

Describes something that is made to happen or be obeyed, typically by using authority or force.

1. Made compulsoryB2formal

   Something that is imposed or made obligatory by authority or law.

   impuesto obligatoriamente

   • The enforced lockdown lasted for several weeks.
   • Enforced compliance with safety regulations is mandatory.
   • The new rules were strictly enforced by the authorities.

   Sinónimosbindingcompulsoryimposedmandatoryobligatoryrequired

   Antónimosdiscretionaryelectivefreeoptionalvoluntary

2. Imposed by external forceB2formal

   A situation or condition that is forced upon someone against their will.

   Impuesto por fuerza externa

   • The enforced silence in the library was uncomfortable.
   • He lived under enforced exile for many years.
   • The enforced curfew restricted movement after dark.

   Sinónimosconstrainedforcedimposedinvoluntary

   Antónimoschosenfreeoptionalvoluntarywilling

• Verbo utilizado para indicar la acción de hacer cumplir una ley, regla u obligación, así como de imponer algo por la fuerza o lograr que se lleve a cabo.

A verb used to indicate the act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.

1. Compel complianceB2formal

   To make sure that a law, rule, or regulation is obeyed.

   Hacer cumplir

   • The police enforce traffic laws to keep roads safe.
   • The school strictly enforces its dress code policy.
   • New regulations were enforced to protect the environment.

   Sinónimosadministerapplycarry outexecuteimposeuphold

   Antónimosdisregardignoreneglectviolatewaive

2. Impose by forceB2formal

   To force someone to do something or to make something happen.

   Imponer por la fuerza

   • The government enforced mandatory vaccinations during the outbreak.
   • The manager enforced a strict deadline for the project.
   • They enforced the new safety protocols across all factories.

   Sinónimoscoercecompelconstrainforceimposeoblige

   Antónimosabandonallowforgoignoreneglectpermitwaive